Descripción general del proyecto
Increasing the Climate Change Resilience and Public Awareness of the Pointe Sable Environmental Protection Area (PSEPA) and Pigeon Island National Landmark (PINL) Ecosystems
Santa Lucía
This project strengthened the climate resilience of coastal ecosystems within the Pointe Sable Environmental Protection Area and Pigeon Island National Landmark through improved ecosystem management, habitat restoration, and coastal stabilization. Participatory mangrove, coral reef, and seagrass assessments informed rehabilitation plans, regulatory recommendations, public-awareness activities, and hybrid green-grey infrastructure interventions.
Objetivos clave
- Assess and rehabilitate mangrove, coral reef, and seagrass ecosystems within PSEPA and PINL
- Improve coastal stabilization and reduce ecosystem degradation
- Strengthen public awareness, stakeholder participation, and community capacity
- Develop rehabilitation plans and evidence-based recommendations for sustainable resource use
Enfoque en el ecosistema
Mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass beds, beaches, and other coastal ecosystems within PSEPA and PINL.
Comunidades involucradas
Este proyecto se implementó en las siguientes comunidades y áreas de proyecto:
- Communities adjacent to the Pointe Sable Environmental Protection Area
- Communities adjacent to Pigeon Island National Landmark
Organizaciones implementadoras
Organización líder:
Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT)
The Saint Lucia National Trust led ecosystem assessments, restoration planning, mangrove rehabilitation, public education, and stakeholder engagement for the PSEPA and PINL project areas.
Socios del proyecto
- Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Transport, Physical Development and Urban Renewal
- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development
- Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training
- Local government authorities and civil society organizations adjacent to PSEPA and PINL